West Ham Weighs Michail Antonio Future Amid Injury, Contract Collapse

West Ham has yet to make a formal decision on striker Michail Antonio’s future as he recovers from a severe car crash that left him with a broken leg. Although his contract expires in June 2025 and he is listed as a free transfer for Premier League purposes, the club prioritizes supporting his rehabilitation and has delayed announcing his future. Antonio, 35, rejected West Ham’s offer of a short-term contract on reduced wages with fitness-based incentives, seeking a longer-term deal with more guaranteed money. Negotiations have stalled amid growing interest from other clubs, complicating his potential return to West Ham after nine years. Meanwhile, the club is undergoing a squad overhaul, with several other senior players set to leave and a younger striker recruited, signaling a possible shift away from Antonio. Antonio has publicly shared emotional recovery videos, underscoring the personal challenges he faces in resuming his career at the highest level.